John Deere 116H vs MTD lawn tractors 786

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John Deere 116H

John Deere 116H

16 HP · 1983–1985

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MTD lawn tractors 786

MTD lawn tractors 786

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116H and the MTD lawn tractors 786 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The John Deere 116H is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1981 for the MTD lawn tractors 786.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 786 is heavier: 344 kg versus 231 kg for the John Deere 116H.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 786 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116HMTD lawn tractors 786
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1983–19851981–1985
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight231 kg344 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase113 cm119 cm
Length161 cm167 cm
Mower deck38"44"

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